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2017 | C-SUITE: Jennifer Turner, president, CEO of M& K Enterprises
November 13, 2017
By Las Vegas Business Press
Q: What are you reading?
A: I do most of my reading online. I faithfully read industry news articles and e-newsletters, such as Market Watch, Digital Commerce 360 and Stores Magazine through the National Retail Federation. Flipboard also keeps me up-to-date on current events, business news and new technology. I am always researching new digital technology to implement into our new store, Vegas EXP, which is at the Grand Bazaar Shops.
2017 | M&K Enterprises pioneers interactive, tech-savvy retail experience
July 25, 2017
By prnewswire.com
The first interactive digital store in Las Vegas, Vegas EXP, is about to take the Las Vegas Strip by storm, dramatically changing the retail experience for shoppers who will be able to browse inventory, personalize, purchase and even ship their merchandise from the palm of their hand via smart phone. Encompassing over 3,200 square feet and featuring 28 digital screens with interactive technology that will transform the traditional shopping environment, Vegas EXP, located at 3635 Las Vegas Boulevard at the Grand Bazaar Shops, is now open with a grand opening planned for August.
2017 | Vegas EXP to offer interactive digital store experience
July 24, 2017
By Las Vegas Review Journal
The Grand Bazaar Shops is offering visitors a new way to shop with Vegas EXP, a new interactive digital store in Las Vegas.
The store is equipped with 28 digital screens with interactive technology and will allow customers to browse inventory and purchase and ship merchandise via smart phone.
2017 | Las Vegas retailer VEGAS EXP shines brighter
November 2, 2017
griffin360
How does a small retailer make an impact on the Las Vegas Strip, one of the world’s busiest and most competitive retail environments? For 40-year-old hallmark company M&K Enterprises, LLC, parent company of Vegas EXP, a successful purveyor of Las Vegas-themed merchandise and trendy wares, the answer was to work with NanoLumens, award-winning creators of uniquely compelling interactive LED visualization solutions, to install a huge, ultra-bright outdoor digital display above their front door
2015 | Indian Tribes look beyond casinos for income
October 23, 2015
By Steve Friess, New York Times
ATHENS, Mich. — For now, the field isn’t much. All that stands along a quiet country road is a small storage building, beyond which rolls 28 acres of prairie a mile south of this blink-and-miss-it hamlet. To Mon-ee Zapata, though, this land is both the past and the future.
As denoted on a historical marker across the street, this is the vicinity where, 175 years ago, the United States government rounded up her ancestors, the Potawatomi Indians, and forced them on a deadly walk to inhospitable Kansas. But it is also a place where her tribal elders plan to build a manufacturing operation of some sort as a way to ensure their long-term economic stability beyond the revenue from the six-year-old FireKeepers Casino.
2015 | Waséyabek Dev. Co. welcomes Jennifer Turner, Interim CEO
Announcement in the September 15, 2015 edition of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Turtle Press.
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2015 | New Leadership at Grand Canyon Resort
July 20, 2105
By Minority News Staff
PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz. , February 08 /Businesswire/ - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation/Grand Canyon West (GCRC) is proud to announce the company’s new direct partnership opportunities for travel and tour operators, allowing vendors to bring the spectacle and excitement of the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a Hualapai River Runners whitewater rafting trip or a warm, restful stay at Hualapai Ranch to their customers.
“It’s an exciting new day at Grand Canyon Resort Corporation,” said Jennifer Turner, the newly appointed CEO of GCRC. “These new direct partnership opportunities are just a glimmer of things to come. There’s a new leadership team in place at GCRC that is committed to establishing new relationships in the tourism industry.”
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2015 | 5th Annual, 2015 Tribal Economic Forum
Presentation given at the 2015 Tribal Economic Forum in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
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2014 | Road to Grand Canyon West complete
August 12, 2014
By Dayna Roselli/KXNT
(Las Vegas, NV) — It will take you about 15 to 20 minutes less to get to Grand Canyon West. The road leading there is now complete. Officials from the State of Arizona and the Hualapai Tribe held an official ribbon cutting today.
Diamond Bar Road is 12.7 miles long. It will make the commute to Grand Canyon West only an hour and a half from Las Vegas. Jennifer Turner, the CEO of Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, says they hope the opening of this road will lead to more tourism, and a possible hotel in the area.
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2014 | Hualapai Government News
Newsletter for the Hualapai Indian Nation
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2014 | Rope Access Team back at Grand Canyon Skywalk to clean glass
May 29, 2104
PRNewswire
PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz., May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Abseilon USA, the nation's leading Rope Access Solutions Company, has announced their next visit to the Grand Canyon Skywalk on June 16th and 24, sharing that the visit will include high definition video and drone technology during a rappel into the Grand Canyon. The efforts will help remove and hoist trash to keep the canyon clean and pristine. The Grand Canyon Skywalk, located at Grand Canyon West in Arizona, extends guests 4,000 feet (1220m) over the canyon floor.
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2014 | Investing in the future of the Hualapai
May 18, 2014
hualapai-nsn.gov
Just as one would have a new friend over for dinner, the China tourism administration has invited the Hualapai people to tour their country as a cultural exchange. It is truly a rare privilege to be asked by the Chinese to visit and share their Enshi Grand Canyon Skywalk. A group made up of the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC) Board Chairwoman Camille Nighthorse, Board Vice Chairwoman Carrie Imus, Hualapai Cultural Center Director Loretta Jackson Kelly, GCRC employees, and several Hualapai community members are going to not only showcase traditional Hualapai dancing and singing, but also to explore potential business prospects and build cultural relationships with the Chinese.
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2014 | May 2014 GCRC newsletter
Newsletter for the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
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2014 | March 2014 GCRC newsletter
Newsletter for the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
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2014 | Hualapai Tribe ventures to Chinese Grand Canyon
January 28, 2014
By prnewswire.com
PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz., May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives from the Hualapai Indian Tribe and their corporate arm, Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, will travel east this summer to meet with a Chinese tourism delegation to build both cultural and business relationships between the Hualapai Nation and China.
The 10-day journey will take Hualapai Tribal members and other representatives to the Chinese province of Hubei (Hu-bay) where they will visit the Chinese Grand Canyon in the city of Enshi. Both parties will meet to discuss possible business opportunities and showcase the exciting aspects of both cultures such as song and dance.
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2014 | Route 66 update: Remembering the bat guano incident
Jan. 24, 2014
By Kim Steele
KINGMAN - When Dawnielle Tehama announced in August that the Grand Canyon Resort Corp. was seeking more community interaction, she wasn't kidding about the company's intent to reach out to the city of Kingman.
Tehama, who is GCRC's marketing manager, said then that she and Jennifer Turner, the company's new chief executive officer, were moving quickly to build relationships with the leaders and businesses in Kingman.
They shared their calendar of events, including filming at its tourist destinations, and began referring participants in those activities to Kingman so they could dine, stay in hotels and purchase items in the city.
In short, the company decided to join hands with the city for the good of both entities.
"We've changed our business model because of new leadership," said Tehama at the time. "We're taking a different approach this year and are seeking a lot more community interaction. We have a lot of people coming through and we are referring them to Kingman now. We're a firm believer that if you support the local community, you're supporting yourself."
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2014 | Lawsuit: Hualapai Tribe snatched away land unfairly
January 20, 2014
By Doug McMurdo/kdminer.com
KINGMAN - A lawsuit filed in Hualapai Tribal Court earlier this month alleges, among other things, that directors of the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation and its officers conspired to break a contract with Western Destinations owner Jim Brown, the builder and manager of Hualapai Ranch.
This is the second instance in which the resort corporation has been formally accused of failing to honor its contracts with non-tribal business partners in Grand Canyon West, but the lawyer who filed the lawsuit on Brown's behalf could not say for certain if a pattern has developed.
Tucson-based attorney Ali Farhang did suggest, however, that a growing history of breaking contracts with business partners would come back to haunt the Hualapai Tribe.
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2013 | As tourists turned away from Grand Canyon, other sites benefited
Oct. 11, 2013
By Cronkite News
WASHINGTON – Arizona’s tourism industry has spent nearly two weeks fretting over the economic effects of Grand Canyon National Park’s closure. But less than 50 miles to the east, where the Little Colorado River Gorge meets the canyon, business is booming.
“It’s a blessing in disguise,” said Roberta John, senior economic development specialist for the Navajo Nation, “and we’re taking it for all it’s worth.”
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2013 | Grand Canyon West remains open despite the partial Gov't Shutdown
Oct. 2, 2013
By Joshua Noble
With the partial Government shutdown looming on indefinitely, visitors have been asking what they can do to see the Grand Canyon. Our answer: Grand Canyon West!
Grand Canyon West is owned and operated by the Hualapai Indian Tribe. It is an internationally known tourist destination that includes 108 miles of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim. And it is not affected by the Federal Government's funding situation.
Don't forget that Northern Arizona has many natural attractions not affected by the Government partial shutdown. Including Grand Canyon West, the Hualapai River Runners (the only one days Grand Canyon River rafting experience), Grand Canyon Caverns, Bearizona, Meteor Crater and the red rocks of Sedona. So don't let the closing of the National Parks end your stay on Route 66 in Arizona!
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2013 | Grand Canyon Resort Corp.
By Janice Hoppe/Leisure & Hospitality International
Grand Canyon Resort Corp. continues to develop its infrastructure to position itself to build additional amenities to enhance guests’ experience of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.
The resort is owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe and located on the tribe’s reservation. Under the Grand Canyon Resort’s umbrella are Grand Canyon West, Hualapai River Runners and Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs, Ariz.
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2013 | Grand Canyon West to celebrate 25th anniversary
April 5, 2013
By Elysia McMahan/firsttoknow.com
There are few sites around the world that are as majestic as the Grand Canyon. It is so awe-inspiring that it will leave you wanting more.
I remember visiting this natural cathedral a few years ago, but nothing could have prepared me for the absolutely stunning views. The sights and scenery from Guano Point on the West Rim were amazing! I have yet to get over the scope of how incredible the Grand Canyon truly is.
They say that life is all about experiences. The Grand Canyon just so happens to be one such unforgettable experience.
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2013 | Tribal owner of Grand Canyon Skywalk files for bankruptcy
March 6, 2013
By Katy Stech/The Wall Street Journal
The Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass-bottomed walkway that juts out over the canyon’s edge for a view of the Colorado River 4,000 feet below, is built on stable ground. The finances of the Indian tribe-owned corporation that had it built in 2007, however, are a bit shakier.
The Hualapai (pronounced wall-a-pie) Tribe put the corporation that owns the skywalk into bankruptcy protection on Monday after losing a court battle against Las Vegas developer David Jin, who was hired to build and manage the Arizona tourist attraction in 2003.
2013 | Grand Canyon Resort新领导层创造新的旅行和旅游机遇
February 19, 2013
By zhongqinews staff
亚利桑那州皮奇斯普林斯--(美国商业资讯)--Grand Canyon Resort Corporation/Grand Canyon West (GCRC)自豪地宣布,该公司与旅行和旅游经营商建立新的直接合作关系,在新的合作方式下,这些经营商将为大峡谷天空步道(Grand Canyon Skywalk)增添更多惊奇美妙的元素,让游客尽情感受Hualapai River Runners白浪漂流的乐趣以及Hualapai Ranch温馨舒适的住宿体验。
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2013 | Grand Canyon Resort新领导层创造新的旅行和旅游机遇
February 19, 2013
By ebusinessreview.cn
亚利桑那州皮奇斯普林斯--(美国商业资讯)--Grand Canyon Resort Corporation/Grand Canyon West (GCRC)自豪地宣布,该公司与旅行和旅游经营商建立新的直接合作关系,在新的合作方式下,这些经营商将为大峡谷天空步道(Grand Canyon Skywalk)增添更多惊奇美妙的元素,让游客尽情感受Hualapai River Runners白浪漂流的乐趣以及Hualapai Ranch温馨舒适的住宿体验。
GCRC新任首席执行官Jennifer Turner表示:“这为GCRC开启了美好的新篇章。这种新的直接合作方式预示着大量新的机遇。GCRC的新领导团队将致力于打造旅游业新的合作方式。”
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2013 | Grand Canyon Resort新领导层创造新的旅行和旅游机遇
February 18, 2013
By wn.com
亚利桑那州皮奇斯普林斯--( BUSINESS WIRE )--(美国商业资讯)--Grand Canyon Resort Corporation/Grand Canyon West (GCRC)自豪地宣布,该公司与旅行和旅游经营商建立新的直接合作关系,在新的合作方式下,这些经营商
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2013 | New tourism opportunities at Grand Canyon West
February 8, 2013
By Business Wire
PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grand Canyon Resort Corporation/Grand Canyon West (GCRC) is proud to announce the company’s new direct partnership opportunities for travel and tour operators, allowing vendors to bring the spectacle and excitement of the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a Hualapai River Runners whitewater rafting trip or a warm, restful stay at Hualapai Ranch to their customers.
“It’s an exciting new day at Grand Canyon Resort Corporation,” said Jennifer Turner, the newly appointed CEO of GCRC. “These new direct partnership opportunities are just a glimmer of things to come. There’s a new leadership team in place at GCRC that is committed to establishing new relationships in the tourism industry.”
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2012 | GCRC Board of Directors Names Jennifer Turner as CEO
Oct 24, 2012
ETB Travel News
PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz., May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Abseilon USA, the nation's leading Rope Access Solutions Company, has announced their next visit to the Grand Canyon Skywalk on June 16th and 24, sharing that the visit will include high definition video and drone technology during a rappel into the Grand Canyon. The efforts will help remove and hoist trash to keep the canyon clean and pristine. The Grand Canyon Skywalk, located at Grand Canyon West in Arizona, extends guests 4,000 feet (1220m) over the canyon floor.
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2011 | RV Park off of Airport Road in Mount Pleasant a reality
August 1, 2011
By Migizi Economic Development Co. Staff
The Migizi Economic Development Company (MEDC) Board of Directors recently took steps necessary to make the much discussed upscale RV Park off of Airport Road in Mt. Pleasant a reality.
Jennifer Turner, Interim CEO for Migizi stated "This project will allow us to showcase a beautiful property designed by Alden B. Dow to serve the community by providing a local recreation area. The location of the RV Park makes a wonderful addition to the new Soaring Eagle Water Park & Hotel and will create a fun and exciting family destination."
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2011 | Tribe diversifies with water park and hotel
April 6, 2011
By ICTMN Staff
The ground breaking of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's new water park and hotel in Mount Pleasant, Michigan attracted 100 people on April 4, reported MLive.com.
Plans call for a 45,000-square-foot water park and a 243-room hotel, stated The Morning Sun. Spanning an acre, the water park will cover 6,000 square feet more than the state's current largest water park, the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan.
Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/04/06/tribe-diversifies-water-park-and-hotel-26876
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2011 | Saginaw Chippewa Tribe breaks ground on new water park, hotel
April 4, 2011
By The Saginaw News
MOUNT PLEASANT — More than 100 people watched as ground broke for a new water park and hotel being opened by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe in Mount Pleasant.
Jennifer Turner, CEO of Migizi Economic Development Company, said the 243 room hotel would bring 200 construction jobs and would eventually bring more than 120 permanent jobs for the community.
"It's going to be a 12 to 14 month construction period," she said.
Migizi Economic Development Company is responsible for the development of non-gaming business interests for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and Turner said the water park alone will help the tribe gain branch out.
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